What is the hardest part of finding a career after the military?

2015-03-18T14:34:03-04:00

I have worked in staffing most of my civilian life and have always done what I can for my fellow brothers and sisters in arms. It seems that a great deal of OIF/OEF era vets are having trouble finding good careers. Why do you think that is?

My goal is to help as many vets find careers, not just another job.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 18 at 2015 7:00 PM

2015-03-18T19:00:35-04:00

That's really kind of you, SSgt Brandon Sisson. I would say that translating military skills into civilian terminology that works for civilian employers is a very big hurdle. That, and networking, but I'm not sure you can help with networking.

I'm sure there are many other people and companies out there who help with the translation of skills (the wording on résumés), but I would say that's at least "a" number one problem among new vets who are transitioning.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Mar 18 at 2015 7:17 PM

2015-03-18T19:17:32-04:00

SSgt Brandon Sisson Being IT it does make the transition a bit easier, especially when your dealing with much of the same "Stuff" since most .mil networks are running off of COTS software and hardware. One of the challenges some of my peers have had in transitioning was articulating the level of responsibility and oversight they had in their military duties to easy to understand terms.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Mar 23 at 2015 4:47 PM

2015-03-23T16:47:37-04:00

SSgt Brandon Sisson, for me it was offsetting my disabilities with a career job that was Veteran friendly. Compelling to say the least!

Response by MSgt Jamie Lyons made Mar 23 at 2015 5:01 PM

2015-03-23T17:01:36-04:00

I have had a heck of a time finding employment. I have been unemployed since August last year. I have applied to all 'veteran friendly' employers but no luck, not even a customer service position that only requires a high school diploma. And I have an MBA. I truly believe most employers do not want to hire vets because they see them as a liability. However, they publicize hiring vets to look good in the eyes of the community. I applied to simple positions such as Target, Dicks sporting goods and even Wegmans. Still no luck. If anyone has a telecommute position available, please let me know.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 19 at 2019 10:48 AM

2019-12-19T10:48:02-05:00

Military personnel have never had to sell themselves or show their value. Most of them don't even think about it until they have a foot out the door.